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A single serving Protein Cottage cheesecake Jar topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

Protein Cottage Cheesecake Jars

Make these easy Protein Cottage Cheesecake Jars for a satisfying, high-protein dessert or snack. They require minimal effort and are great for meal prepping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cheesecake filling
  • 1.25 cups cottage cheese Ensure it is well-blended for a smooth texture.
  • 1 cup fat-free cream cheese Can substitute with regular cream cheese for a richer flavor.
  • 0.5 cups vanilla protein powder Experiment with different flavors for a unique twist.
  • to taste sugar-free maple syrup Adjust according to sweetness preference.
For the crust
  • 6 pieces graham crackers or crumbs Can be substituted with nut-based crumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tbsp melted butter Used to bind the graham cracker crumbs.
For the toppings
  • fresh fruit or jam Fresh berries, bananas, or peaches work best.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Jars

Method
 

  1. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, protein powder, and sugar-free maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
  2. Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with the melted butter.
  3. Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottoms of each jar.
  4. Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crust in each jar.
  5. Refrigerate the jars for 1 to 2 hours.
  6. Once chilled, top with fresh fruit or your favorite jam and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 15gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

These jars are good for meal prep and you can make them a few days ahead of time. Cover them tightly to keep them fresh. Top with fruit or jam right before you serve them.

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